Objectives (students will be able to):
Identify the causes of the demonstrations in Egypt
Explore the role of traditional and social media in the uprising
Consider the U.S. response to events in Egypt
Citizen Rights and Responsibilities
Benchmark A: Evaluate various means for citizens to take action on a particular issue
7: Analyze the causes, consequences and possible solutions to persistent, contemporary and emerging world problems (e.g., health, security, resource allocation, economic development or environmental quality)
Objectives (students will be able to):
Identify the causes of the demonstrations in Egypt
Explore the longstanding relationship between the U.S. and Egypt
Consider the U.S. response to events in Egypt
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Relook at rubricFinishing touches on Project
Finish book
Extra Credit- In Peril the Arab Status Quo
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Relook at rubric
Finishing touches on Project
Finish boo
Extra Credit- In Peril the Arab Status Quo
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Objectives (students will be able to):
Identify the causes of the demonstrations in Egypt
Explore the role of traditional and social media in the uprising
Consider the U.S. response to events in Egypt
1. WARMUP & DISCUSSION (10 minutes; 12:45-12:55)
2. COMPLETE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER AS YOU WATCH VIDEOS (10 minutes; 12:55-1:05):
3. WATCH VIDEOS REGARDING PROTEST SIGNS IN THE MEDIA (6 minutes; 1:05-1:11)
4. PREVIEW PHOTOGRAPHS & ANSWER QUESTIONS (20 minutes; 1:11-1:31)
5. DISCUSS (5 minutes; 1:31-1:36)
6. LOG OFF COMPUTERS (2 minutes; 1:36-1:38)
HOMEWORK: N/A
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Citizen Rights and Responsibilities
Benchmark A: Evaluate various means for citizens to take action on a particular issue
7: Analyze the causes, consequences and possible solutions to persistent, contemporary and emerging world problems (e.g., health, security, resource allocation, economic development or environmental quality)
Objectives (students will be able to):
Identify the causes of the demonstrations in Egypt
Explore the longstanding relationship between the U.S. and Egypt
Consider the U.S. response to events in Egypt
1. WARMUP: REVIEW GRAPHIC ORGANIZER #1 (10 minutes; 12:12-12:22)
2. COMPLETE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER AS YOU WATCH VIDEOS (15 minutes; 12:22-12:37)
3. OBSERVE THE CARTOONS BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS (15 minutes; 12:37-12:52)
4. LIBYA VIDEOS (10 minutes; 12:52-1:02)
VIDEO #1
ARTICLE
5. LOG OFF COMPUTERS (3 minutes; 1:02-1:05)
EVALUATION: GRAPHIC ORGANIZER / POLITICAL CARTOON WORKSHEET